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Pick the better contractor see if they did a load calculation

Carrier and Lennox both make comparable equipment. Go with the contractor that makes you more comfortable. Ask to see their load calculations the one that actually ran them is more competent. Maybe the both did a load calc but I doubt it. At 2800 square feet 3.5 tons sounds low especially if you have a number of windows. There is no substitute for a load calculation.